The “iceberg” hasn’t returned! My Zone 6b Costco greenhouse is officially holding its own against the Michigan cold. From self-opening vents to my 2026 seed starting inventory, here is how I’m winning the winter.
What happens when you put off your winter prep? My Zone 6b Costco greenhouse froze solid, turning my 55-gallon water barrel into an iceberg. Here’s my real-world guide to surviving a Southwest Michigan winter in Zone 6b.
The honeymoon phase with my Costco greenhouse is officially meeting reality. Between the watering conundrum and the search for off-grid power, I’ve got a plan to survive a Michigan winter involving a 55-gallon barrel and a lot of optimism. It’s not perfect yet, but it has a disco ball, so we’re getting there.
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